Our Staff

Our Staff

Outstanding service is our #1 priority

Get to know the Foster Funeral and Cremation Center staff, dedicated to helping families celebrate a life lived. We provide peace of mind, available 24/7 for your convenience.

Foster Funeral and Cremation Staff
Bob Erickson

Bob Erickson

Funeral Director, Owner

Bob has been a resident of Webster City since 1967. He grew up on a farm north of Duncombe. In 1959, he graduated from Lincoln High in Webster City. Bob then joined the Iowa National Guard at Fort Dodge. Following his active duty, he farmed with his father at Humboldt. He also attended the Iowa Military Academy. His service time totaled 10 1/2 years. He attended mortuary college in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and served his residency with Bruce Funeral Home and Fosters.


In 1969, he became a partner in Fosters and in 1994 became the sole owner. Bob still spends much of his time at the funeral home and being involved in various community projects. He is an active member of Webster City Rotary, Diamond K Kiwanis, and the Enhance Hamilton County Foundation.

Amy Erickson Keller

Amy Erickson Keller

Funeral Director, President


Scott Erickson

Scott Erickson

Funeral Director

Scott is a second-generation funeral director and lifelong resident of Webster City. Scott attended Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge where he graduated with an A.A.S. in 2001. To further his education, Scott earned his Mortuary Science degree from Mesa Community College in 2002. In May of 2004, Scott took a position as a preneed counselor for Great Western Funeral Planning to gain more experience in pre-need sales. In May of 2006, he returned back to Webster City to continue working at the family funeral home and founded Foster Monuments in 2007. Scott earned the designation of a Certified Pre-Planning Consultant with the National Funeral Directors Association in 2006.


Scott serves in all facets of the operations at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center. He is a past member and president of the Webster City Noon Kiwanis Club.

Nathan Keller

Nathan Keller

Funeral Assistant


Jannie Seiser

Jannie Seiser

Officer Support/Funeral Assistant


Larry Fitchhorn

Larry Fitchhorn

Funeral Assistant


Kathy Janson

Kathy Janson

Office Support/Funeral Assistant


Shirley Bowman

Shirley Bowman

Funeral Assistant